Pin it A festive, crunchy snack mix featuring crispy air-fried bagel chips, pretzels, nuts, and holiday-inspired seasonings—perfect for parties or gifting.
I first served this snack mix during the holidays and everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- Bagel Chips: 3 plain bagels sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Mix-Ins: 2 cups mini pretzels, 1 cup roasted almonds, 1 cup roasted pecans, 1 cup cheddar cheese crackers, 1 cup holiday-colored chocolate candies (e.g., red and green M&Ms)
- Seasoning Butter: 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat), 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, toss bagel slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Step 3:
- Arrange bagel slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed). Air fry for 5–7 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
- Step 4:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled bagel chips, pretzels, almonds, pecans, and cheddar crackers.
- Step 5:
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), and sea salt.
- Step 6:
- Drizzle seasoning butter over the snack mix. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Step 7:
- Return the mix (in batches) to the air fryer basket and air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 minutes, shaking once, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Step 8:
- Let the mix cool completely. Once cool, stir in holiday chocolate candies.
- Step 9:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Pin it This recipe always brings my family together during the holidays for some tasty snacking and laughter.
Required Tools
Air fryer, large mixing bowl, small mixing bowl, knife and cutting board, spoon or spatula, airtight storage container
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bagels pretzels crackers), Milk (cheese crackers chocolate candies), Tree Nuts (almonds pecans), Soy (Worcestershire sauce some chocolates). May contain traces of peanuts and other allergens depending on brands used. Always check ingredient labels for specific allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 310, Total Fat 18 g, Carbohydrates 32 g, Protein 7 g per serving (approx 1 cup)
Pin it This air fryer bagel chip Christmas mix makes a perfect holiday gift or party treat every time.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you make the bagel chips crispy using an air fryer?
Slice bagels thinly, toss with olive oil and seasonings, then air fry at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, shaking halfway to ensure even crispness.
- → Can I substitute the nuts in the mix?
Yes, you can swap almonds and pecans for other nuts or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.
- → What gives the mix a holiday flavor?
The seasoning butter infused with Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and sea salt adds a savory and slightly spicy holiday touch.
- → How should I store the snack mix?
Keep the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunch.
- → Can I make a gluten-free version?
Use gluten-free bagels and crackers as substitutes to create a gluten-free version of this crunchy snack blend.